1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using gksguide.com ("the Site"), operated by SeoulPath ("we", "us", "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. Nature of the Service
- SeoulPath is an independent educational resource about the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
- We are not affiliated with NIIED, the Korean government, any Korean embassy or any university
- We are not an official application portal — all GKS applications must be submitted through official channels
- We offer private Korean language tutoring and application consultation as separate paid services, arranged by email
3. Accuracy of Information
We make every effort to keep our content accurate and up to date. However:
- GKS guidelines, quotas, dates and requirements change every year
- Embassy-level rules vary by country and may differ from the general guideline
- University offerings, department quotas and Type A/B classifications can change
- TOPIK exam dates, fees and registration windows are set by local centres and may shift
!Always verify critical information (deadlines, document requirements, eligibility) with the official source: studyinkorea.go.kr, your local Korean Embassy, or the university you are applying to. Our content is for guidance only and does not replace official documents.
4. Intellectual Property
- All original content on this site (text, design, tools, data compilations) is the property of SeoulPath
- You may share links to our pages freely
- You may not copy, reproduce, or republish substantial portions of our content without written permission
- GKS guideline data referenced on this site originates from NIIED's publicly available documents
- University names and logos are trademarks of their respective institutions
5. User Conduct
When using our site and services, you agree not to:
- Submit false information through our contact forms
- Use our tools or content for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to interfere with the site's operation or security
- Scrape, crawl or bulk-download content without permission
- Misrepresent yourself as affiliated with SeoulPath, NIIED or any university
6. Consultation and Tutoring Services
- Consultation and Korean lessons are paid services arranged by email
- No payments are processed on this website
- Service terms, fees and schedules are agreed individually between you and SeoulPath
- We do not guarantee admission to any GKS program — our services provide guidance and preparation
- Feedback on essays and documents constitutes advisory input, not a guarantee of acceptance
7. Limitation of Liability
The information on this site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. SeoulPath shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the site, reliance on its content, or any decisions made based on the information provided. This includes, without limitation, missed deadlines, rejected applications, incorrect document preparation or any financial loss.
8. External Links
Our site contains links to external websites (NIIED, universities, TOPIK portals, etc.). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy or availability of these external sites. Links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement.
9. Advertising
This site displays advertisements through Google AdSense and may include other advertising partners. Advertisements are clearly distinguishable from editorial content. The presence of an advertisement does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised product or service by SeoulPath.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
11. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Türkiye. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Türkiye.
12. Contact
If you have questions about these terms, contact us at:
Email: info@gksguide.com
Website: gksguide.com